Indigenous Career Internship Opportunity

Indigenous Career Internship Opportunity: Environmental Communications

Join Water First Education & Training Inc., a passionate and growing organization working to support sustainable access to safe, clean water in Indigenous communities. Water First is a Canadian charity that partners with Indigenous communities across Canada to help address the water crisis through education, training, and meaningful collaboration.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant to join the Communications & Fundraising team to support and learn about all the elements involved in raising awareness for our work. As a non-profit charity, we rely on the support of donors and champions. Building meaningful relationships with these groups is vital to our growth.

Terms of Employment

Full-time Contract:  37.5 hours a week, 16-week contract 
Salary: $19 –  $22/hr
Location: Primarily work from home, flexibility to attend meetings at the Water First head office in Creemore, Ontario. 
Start Date: Flexible start date. This position will remain open until filled.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working in collaboration with the Communications & Fundraising and Community Engagement departments to support the team in providing an Indigenous perspective on materials created
• Assist with the implementation of the social media strategy for Water First’s growing social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn
• Layout digital/print materials used to raise awareness or for program delivery
• Assist with the creation of digital illustrations to be used in program delivery and marketing materials
• Assist with exploring opportunities with gamers for third-party fundraising opportunities

Additional Assets:

• Exceptional digital skills (email, social media, video creation) 
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
• Marketing and communications experience 
• Preference for an educational background in Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, or Indigenous Studies
• Exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively and independently 
• Strong organizational skills
• A flexible team player with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and support colleagues 
• Resourceful and able to take initiative in a changing workplace environment
• Motivated individual with a passion for water and interested in working in collaboration with Indigenous communities

Applicant Eligibility:

This position is an Indigenous Career Intern Initiative. All applicants must self-identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis, and:

• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion:

We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.

Water First is committed to being accessible and inclusive and following barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Water First’s professional values:
Respectful  |  Challenge Seeker  |  Dedicated  |  Positive Attitude  |  Confident & Receptive